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Leicestershire Police are appealing for help to identify a man they want to speak to following a courier fraud targeting a woman in her 70s.

Parents have voted to keep the school summer holidays in Leicestershire largely the same, with an early summer holiday and a one-week October half term.

Passengers who have travelled through East Midlands Airport have been contacted about a cyber security incident which saw email addresses and vehicle registration numbers accessed.

Hinckley baby creates five generations of women in one local family

Burbage Gardening Club has celebrated a successful 78th Annual Show, with exhibitors overcoming the challenging dry weather to produce impressive displays

A motorcyclist has died following a crash in Burbage.

Bikers are being encouraged to sign up for a free Biker Down course at Birstall Fire Station. Run by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, the session will teach riders how to provide emergency first aid following a motorcycle crash.

Earl Shilton Children’s Day Nursery has achieved Strong Standards across every area of its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising children’s progress, wellbeing and the nursery’s welcoming community.

Ten chimneys at Beaumanor Hall near Woodhouse are being repaired as Leicestershire County Council carries out proactive work to protect the historic venue

Parents are being asked whether we should have a shorter summer holiday to allow for a two-week half term in October.

Councillor Cathie Gibbens takes over from Councillor Richard Flemming.

A man who punched a pub-goer on a Christmas night out in Leicestershire in 2025 has been jailed for 10 years after being convicted of manslaughter.

Residents, landlords and businesses can have a say on proposals that would give the council greater control over where new Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are located in Barwell and Earl Shilton.

Restoration work to bring The Cock Inn pub in Sibson back into good repair is now under way, marking a welcome step forward for the historic building.

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A new exhibition has opened up in Loughborough charting the history of one of the town's best known and longest-standing industrial firms.

Councillor Cape is Nuneaton and Bedworth’s new Mayor following Wednesday night’s Mayor Making Ceremony at Nuneaton Town Hall.